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08-06-2004, 02:01 PM

(I'm reposting this since my original response seems to have failed.)

Thanks to everyone for feedback. It sounds like 22 lbs or so would be
more realistic.

> caad4 and caad 5 are excellent frames... my caad 4 has magura
> hydraulic disc brakes ... the newer cannondales don't use the 4 bolt
> design, and use any of the standard brakes like hayes, magura, etc.

Are Avid Mechanical Disc Brake rotors available for cannondale CODA 4
bolt hub? Will the Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes mount ok on a 2001
CAAD 5 frame?

I ask because I spotted a 2001 Cannondale F2000si with 2 wheel sets
(road and mountain) for sale in an auction. The owner states that
the bike has only been used for training and leisure riding, that it's
never been raced or crashed, and that it's in excellent condition save two
or three tiny scratches. (Specs below.)

Any advice? What's a reasonable price to pay for it? Roughly how
much would it cost to upgrade to Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes from the
(apparently reviled) Magura Louise brakes?

Many thanks,
-Hans G.

frame: caad5 extra large
shock: fatty ultra
brakes: magura louise
derallieurs: xt front xtr rear
crankset: cannondale expert 2x9
chain: shimano 9spd
rear cassette: shimano xt, with alloy carrier and lx cassette on
mountain set.
bottom bracket: shimano dura ace, i think
wheelset mountain: sunrims disk, dt spokes coda four bolt disk hubs.
wheelset road: alex rims dt butted spokes, shimano deore and xt 6 bolt
disk hubs built at my local performance bike shop. by ted
headset: cannondale system integration
stem: profile stiffy
handlebars: easton ea70 lightweight
shifters: shimano xt
brake levers: magura louise
computer: specialized
barends: specialized
seatpost: cannondale expert, similar to thompson, similar weight.
seat: awesome trico sports split rail seat. adjustable width for all
day comfort. it really does work!!!
road tires: maxxis detonator. almost brand new.
mountain tires:* brand new hutchinson alligator gold. never even
ridden on them.
pump: cannondale

08-06-2004, 02:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Hans W. Gruenig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice: Building a 20 lb. Hardtail XC Mountain Bike (I'm reposting this since my original response seems to have failed.) Thanks to everyone for feedback. It sounds like 22 lbs or so would be more realistic. > caad4 and caad 5 are excellent frames... my caad 4 has magura > hydraulic disc brakes ... the newer cannondales don't use the 4 bolt > design, and use any of the standard brakes like hayes, magura, etc. Are Avid Mechanical Disc Brake rotors available for cannondale CODA 4 bolt hub? Will the Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes mount ok on a 2001 CAAD 5 frame? I ask because I spotted a 2001 Cannondale F2000si with 2 wheel sets (road and mountain) for sale in an auction. The owner states that the bike has only been used for training and leisure riding, that it's never been raced or crashed, and that it's in excellent condition save two or three tiny scratches. (Specs below.) Any advice? What's a reasonable price to pay for it? Roughly how much would it cost to upgrade to Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes from the (apparently reviled) Magura Louise brakes? Many thanks, -Hans G. frame: caad5 extra large shock: fatty ultra brakes: magura louise derallieurs: xt front xtr rear crankset: cannondale expert 2x9 chain: shimano 9spd rear cassette: shimano xt, with alloy carrier and lx cassette on mountain set. bottom bracket: shimano dura ace, i think wheelset mountain: sunrims disk, dt spokes coda four bolt disk hubs. wheelset road: alex rims dt butted spokes, shimano deore and xt 6 bolt disk hubs built at my local performance bike shop. by ted headset: cannondale system integration stem: profile stiffy handlebars: easton ea70 lightweight shifters: shimano xt brake levers: magura louise computer: specialized barends: specialized seatpost: cannondale expert, similar to thompson, similar weight. seat: awesome trico sports split rail seat. adjustable width for all day comfort. it really does work!!! road tires: maxxis detonator. almost brand new. mountain tires:* brand new hutchinson alligator gold. never even ridden on them. pump: cannondale